KDDI announces Accelerate 5.0 dedicated to Society 5.0 R&D efforts with project focus fields on AI, IoT, Networks, Platforms, Robotics and xReality segments while working together with full range of partners from Enterprise to Startups. [Jpn-Pdf] https://t.co/oFrhWDcFmz pic.twitter.com/CMsGQ4SAFR
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) August 31, 2020
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SoftBank Group will sell 1/3 of their 62% stake in Corp. Mobile division for $12Bn based on current share price. Following aggressive strategic plan, Defense = Cash, race to liquidity has already secured the initial $40Bn target. Details as announced [Pdf] https://t.co/vK9cp39Yd5 pic.twitter.com/PlK0WCzlND
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) August 29, 2020
Sony to ship new high-precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver LSIs for use in IoT and wearable devices. These latest designs boast the industry’s lowest power consumption for dual-band positioning at just 9mW. Details in English here https://t.co/P8bHWByu0d pic.twitter.com/0V5qvXBVFw
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) August 26, 2020
MUFG issued call to apply for their 4th LEAP OVER accelerator program, with Post-Covid theme, focused on AI, IoT and Robotic SMEs to address Life, Work and Community segments. Overview details here [Pdf-Translated] https://t.co/6e8PVDHgEG がんばりましょう！@Murc_Digital pic.twitter.com/QXSs4MHg7X
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) August 25, 2020
The annual CEATEC conference and tradeshow event runs online only Oct. 20th~23rd; note organizers have extended deadline for virtual booths registrations until Aug. 21st. See full briefing details, in English, with available packages offered [.Pdf] https://t.co/IMGOf01hm7 pic.twitter.com/dtNJLmzBCB
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) August 14, 2020
Rakuten announced their Q2 fiscal results yesterday, with solid YoY gains for digital platforms during these unusual times, noting they confirmed 1M subscribers since launch of full MNO service. See presentation materials, in English, via here [Pdf] https://t.co/ia3U2YRBCh pic.twitter.com/gppjort4uC
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) August 12, 2020